Local resident opens flea market

Published: Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 4:10 p.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 4:10 p.m.

Inspired by a dream, Houma resident Naja Bonvillian is the owner of a new business in Houma.

“God put it in my heart to do, and everything just fell in place,” she said.

Bonvillian opened Barrow Street Marketplace, 1244 Barrow St., Suite 101, on Saturday with the help of some friends.

She said starting the market first came to her as an idea. Once she gathered a healthy amount of vendors to share in the success of the business, going forth with her plan was a given.

“Once I started moving forward with my plans, I had a dream about it, and that gave me confirmation that I was doing the right thing,” Bonvillian said.

The flea market is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday.

Five vendors are set up, and locals will have the opportunity to purchase creative, custom, handcrafted and designer-quality items, Bonvillian said.

Thibodaux resident Quenson Cross, one of the vendors, owns Cross Seven and said customers can purchase customized Cross Seven clothing and merchandise, designer fragrance oils and lotions, as well as designer sunglasses.

Other items at the market include jewelry, homemade bath and body products, custom embroidery and monogramming, rosaries, inspirational items, quilts and more.

For information about vendor opportunities, email Obnvillian at barrowstreetmarketplace@gmail.com or simply stop by the market.

<p>Inspired by a dream, Houma resident Naja Bonvillian is the owner of a new business in Houma.</p><p>“God put it in my heart to do, and everything just fell in place,” she said.</p><p>Bonvillian opened Barrow Street Marketplace, 1244 Barrow St., Suite 101, on Saturday with the help of some friends.</p><p>She said starting the market first came to her as an idea. Once she gathered a healthy amount of vendors to share in the success of the business, going forth with her plan was a given.</p><p>“Once I started moving forward with my plans, I had a dream about it, and that gave me confirmation that I was doing the right thing,” Bonvillian said. </p><p>The flea market is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday.</p><p>Five vendors are set up, and locals will have the opportunity to purchase creative, custom, handcrafted and designer-quality items, Bonvillian said.</p><p>Thibodaux resident Quenson Cross, one of the vendors, owns Cross Seven and said customers can purchase customized Cross Seven clothing and merchandise, designer fragrance oils and lotions, as well as designer sunglasses.</p><p>Other items at the market include jewelry, homemade bath and body products, custom embroidery and monogramming, rosaries, inspirational items, quilts and more.</p><p>For information about vendor opportunities, email Obnvillian at barrowstreetmarketplace@gmail.com or simply stop by the market.</p>